My favorite discovery was Snipits!
Librarian Traveller
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Lesson 11: Wrap Up
After seeing SO much time wasted by so many at work and elsewhere and after hearing how mobile devices are making people more reactors rather than thinkers, I still do not plan to do much more than use WiFi with my Kindle.
My favorite discovery was Snipits!
Did you connect with others doing the 11.5 Cosas? No.
Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you? No.
What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or content? I can't think of anything.
Describe your learning experience in one word or in one sentence. We may use your words to promote 11.5 Cosas learning activities to others. Rewarding.
My favorite discovery was Snipits!
Lesson 10 Challenge
The Code for America project in San Antonio is quite exciting! When I wanted to check the Community Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics, I got a "No such record" message. I was surprised to see a link for 2013 early voting locations.
When I checked the U. S. Census American Fact Finder for my home zip code, I was surprised to learn that only 12.8% of the population was a spouse in the household and 32% of the population were children in the household. Using the list of highest paid government salaries in Texas, I was surprised to see that the UT Austin special assistant gets paid more than either head coach! All three salaries were rather phenomenal.
Mobile technology could increase government access and services. Especially in emergencies people might initiate contact while they are thinking of an issue rather than waiting until later and possibly forgetting to pursue a matter.
Since not all citizens have mobile technology, I'm not sure having government services and elected officials "on the go" will dramatically affect our democracy.
When I checked the U. S. Census American Fact Finder for my home zip code, I was surprised to learn that only 12.8% of the population was a spouse in the household and 32% of the population were children in the household. Using the list of highest paid government salaries in Texas, I was surprised to see that the UT Austin special assistant gets paid more than either head coach! All three salaries were rather phenomenal.
Mobile technology could increase government access and services. Especially in emergencies people might initiate contact while they are thinking of an issue rather than waiting until later and possibly forgetting to pursue a matter.
Since not all citizens have mobile technology, I'm not sure having government services and elected officials "on the go" will dramatically affect our democracy.
Lesson 9 Part 2- OverDrive Magazines
USA Today
Readers Digest
National Geographic Traveler
Need SAPL card, Barnes and Noble account, Nook app installed.
Readers Digest
National Geographic Traveler
Need SAPL card, Barnes and Noble account, Nook app installed.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Lesson 9 Part 1 OneClickdigital
3 most popular eAudio titles:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Eggs, and Nauti Temptress.
eBook mobile apps available: Google Play, iTunes, Kindle Fire
e-Audio mobile apps available: Google Play, iTunes, Nook.
If a Kindle Fire app user has problems with the app, they can uninstall the app and install the updated Kindle Fire app from the Amazon Store.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Eggs, and Nauti Temptress.
eBook mobile apps available: Google Play, iTunes, Kindle Fire
e-Audio mobile apps available: Google Play, iTunes, Nook.
If a Kindle Fire app user has problems with the app, they can uninstall the app and install the updated Kindle Fire app from the Amazon Store.
Lesson 8 Part 2 Challenge
One Click Digital eAudiobooks initially had appealing recommendations with cover shots for an unrefined search. I was impressed with the advanced search options. It did not have Martin's Big Words.
Then I tried Overdrive's advanced search and was wowed by a much more extensive list of subjects, more refined interest level choices and ATOS/Lexile/reading level choices! My search for a juvenile non-fiction eAudiobook for lower grades found Martin's Big Words and two hits total. This was more than One Click Digital.
Overdrive was easier to search.
Then I tried Overdrive's advanced search and was wowed by a much more extensive list of subjects, more refined interest level choices and ATOS/Lexile/reading level choices! My search for a juvenile non-fiction eAudiobook for lower grades found Martin's Big Words and two hits total. This was more than One Click Digital.
Overdrive was easier to search.
Lesson 8 Part 1 Challenge
Grain Brain / Perlmutter:
E-book (own 3, 0 available)
book on CD (own 6, 3 available)
large print (own 9, 4 available)
book (own 10, 1 available)
Chasing Fire / Roberts
PBRACK Romance (own 7, 4 available)
e-audio (own ?, 0 available)
Fiction book (own 21, 15 available)
CD fiction (own 5, 3 available)
Large Print (own 7, 7 available)
E-book (own 3, 0 available)
book on CD (own 6, 3 available)
large print (own 9, 4 available)
book (own 10, 1 available)
Chasing Fire / Roberts
PBRACK Romance (own 7, 4 available)
e-audio (own ?, 0 available)
Fiction book (own 21, 15 available)
CD fiction (own 5, 3 available)
Large Print (own 7, 7 available)
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